Guidebook for Lisbon
Sightseeing
The monumental square of Terreiro do Paço, in the historic centre, is the ideal starting point for discovering the Portuguese capital.
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Viðskiptatorg
Praça do ComércioThe monumental square of Terreiro do Paço, in the historic centre, is the ideal starting point for discovering the Portuguese capital.
Located on one of the highest hills in the city. São Jorge Castle is a prime witness of Lisboa's history and is one of its most cherished and visited monuments.
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São Jorge kastali
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloLocated on one of the highest hills in the city. São Jorge Castle is a prime witness of Lisboa's history and is one of its most cherished and visited monuments.
Beauty of the Manueline architectural style, and classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
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Belém turninn
Av. BrasíliaBeauty of the Manueline architectural style, and classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
Jeronimos Monastery is the most important monastic architecture from the 16th century in Portugal and one of the leading church halls in Europe.
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Hieronymosar klaustur
Jeronimos Monastery is the most important monastic architecture from the 16th century in Portugal and one of the leading church halls in Europe.
Rebuilt between 1879 and 1882 and inspired by the style of the Champs Elysees, Avenida da Liberdade is one of the main arteries of the city of Lisboa and certainly the most emblematic.
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Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da LiberdadeRebuilt between 1879 and 1882 and inspired by the style of the Champs Elysees, Avenida da Liberdade is one of the main arteries of the city of Lisboa and certainly the most emblematic.
Sintra is the legendary paradise of the romantics, offering a perfect fairy tale setting. The most beautiful examples of the region's palaces and manor houses dot the hillside.
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Sintra
Sintra is the legendary paradise of the romantics, offering a perfect fairy tale setting. The most beautiful examples of the region's palaces and manor houses dot the hillside.
Lisabon sjávarheimafræðistofnun
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IOcenarium built for Expo 1998
Eduardo VII athugunarstöðin
Alameda Cardeal CerejeiraGreen Park with a nice view to city and river.
An extravagant royal palace, it is still one of Europe's most perfect romantic buildings.
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Þjóðpallurinn í Ajuda
Largo da AjudaAn extravagant royal palace, it is still one of Europe's most perfect romantic buildings.
Paintings, tile panels and gilded woodwork cover this church in the 16th-century convent that is now the Tile Museum.
Convento da Madre de Deus - Museu Nacional do Azulejo
1B R. Me. DeusPaintings, tile panels and gilded woodwork cover this church in the 16th-century convent that is now the Tile Museum.
The main altar of this church is considered one of the 17th century’s most remarkable examples of gilded art in Lisbon.
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Church Saint Catherine
82A Calçada do CombroThe main altar of this church is considered one of the 17th century’s most remarkable examples of gilded art in Lisbon.
Architecture by Calatrava and Alvaro Siza Vieira next to other eye-catching buildings by lesser-known architects, with the river and one of the world's longest bridges as the backdrop.
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Parque das Nações
Architecture by Calatrava and Alvaro Siza Vieira next to other eye-catching buildings by lesser-known architects, with the river and one of the world's longest bridges as the backdrop.
Lisbon's cathedral has a stark interior and differs from other European cathedrals in looking more like a castle. Mixes the Romanesque and Gothic styles,
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Lisabon dómkirkja
1 Largo da SéLisbon's cathedral has a stark interior and differs from other European cathedrals in looking more like a castle. Mixes the Romanesque and Gothic styles,
Shopping
There is no better way to enjoy Lisboa's magnificent light than sitting by the river, enjoying the delicious taste of the famous "Pastel de Belém" custard pastry.
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Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémThere is no better way to enjoy Lisboa's magnificent light than sitting by the river, enjoying the delicious taste of the famous "Pastel de Belém" custard pastry.
Lisboa is known for its diverse offer, excellent value for money and pleasant, inviting atmosphere for tourism which its visitors enjoy.
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Centro Colombo
Avenida LusíadaLisboa is known for its diverse offer, excellent value for money and pleasant, inviting atmosphere for tourism which its visitors enjoy.
Lisboa is known for its diverse offer, excellent value for money and pleasant, inviting atmosphere for tourism which its visitors enjoy.
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Vasco da Gama verslunarmiðstöð
40 Av. Dom João IILisboa is known for its diverse offer, excellent value for money and pleasant, inviting atmosphere for tourism which its visitors enjoy.
Lisboa is known for its diverse offer, excellent value for money and pleasant, inviting atmosphere for tourism which its visitors enjoy.
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Aldo
Lisboa is known for its diverse offer, excellent value for money and pleasant, inviting atmosphere for tourism which its visitors enjoy.
Bullring, historical building converted to have restaurants and shopping center.
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Campo Pequeno
Bullring, historical building converted to have restaurants and shopping center.
Everything Else
8 minutes by taxi (about 8.00 eurs), or 39m by subway (about 1.90 eurs).
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Flugvöllurinn Portela í Lissabon
Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas8 minutes by taxi (about 8.00 eurs), or 39m by subway (about 1.90 eurs).
Drinks & Nightlife
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosMost typical place with lot of variaty
One of the best rooftop bars.At the top of a building in the Chiado district is one of the most exclusive addresses in Lisbon since it opened in 2008. It offers a nearly-360º view of the city.
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Silk Club
12 R. da MisericórdiaOne of the best rooftop bars.At the top of a building in the Chiado district is one of the most exclusive addresses in Lisbon since it opened in 2008. It offers a nearly-360º view of the city.
Found at the top of the Tivoli Hotel, this is a lounge area with sofas where you may gaze out to the river, to the castle and downtown. It offers a good list of cocktails (including non-alcoholic).
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Sky Bar Lisboa by SEEN
185 Av. da LiberdadeFound at the top of the Tivoli Hotel, this is a lounge area with sofas where you may gaze out to the river, to the castle and downtown. It offers a good list of cocktails (including non-alcoholic).
This bar is on the first floor and not on the rooftop of the building of the Memmo Alfama Hotel, but it is at the top of an entire neighborhood -- picturesque Alfama. Of the best views of the river.
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Memmo Alfama Hotel Lisboa
27 Tv. MerceeirasThis bar is on the first floor and not on the rooftop of the building of the Memmo Alfama Hotel, but it is at the top of an entire neighborhood -- picturesque Alfama. Of the best views of the river.
The terrace on the 7th floor of Hotel do Chiado offers a breathtaking view of Lisbon. You may admire the old city and the Tagus, while enjoying a tea in the afternoon or a cocktail at night.
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Hotel do Chiado
114 R. Nova do AlmadaThe terrace on the 7th floor of Hotel do Chiado offers a breathtaking view of Lisbon. You may admire the old city and the Tagus, while enjoying a tea in the afternoon or a cocktail at night.
This colorful terrace faces east, also through its exotic décor inspired by India and zen ambiences. A Hindu goddess is illustrated on a wall, observing the service that includes light meals and drink
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Lost In
Nº56-D R. Dom Pedro VThis colorful terrace faces east, also through its exotic décor inspired by India and zen ambiences. A Hindu goddess is illustrated on a wall, observing the service that includes light meals and drink
Frequented mostly by young groups of friends, this tea house was remodeled in 2011 and is now more sophisticated, especially the décor.
Cultura do Chá
38 R. das SalgadeirasFrequented mostly by young groups of friends, this tea house was remodeled in 2011 and is now more sophisticated, especially the décor.
Was for decades known as the city's "red light district". It's now a seedy-chic street lined with hip bars and clubs that become especially crowded after 2AM when bars in Bairro Alto start to close.
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Rua Nova do Carvalho
Rua Nova do CarvalhoWas for decades known as the city's "red light district". It's now a seedy-chic street lined with hip bars and clubs that become especially crowded after 2AM when bars in Bairro Alto start to close.
Food Scene
Rua Augusta
64 R. de São NicolauWhere you can find souvenirs, stores and restaurants.
You can find nearby lots of cheap restaurants outside and inside the 3 existing shopping centers.
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Saldanha station
You can find nearby lots of cheap restaurants outside and inside the 3 existing shopping centers.
With a priviledge view to the river and marine you can find some nice (but not cheaper) restaurants.
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Doca de Alcântara
With a priviledge view to the river and marine you can find some nice (but not cheaper) restaurants.
It’s one of the most iconic cafés in the city for nearly a century, having been an exclusive space with a doorman selecting patrons. Times have changed and it’s now open to everyone.
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Versailles
528 R. da JunqueiraIt’s one of the most iconic cafés in the city for nearly a century, having been an exclusive space with a doorman selecting patrons. Times have changed and it’s now open to everyone.
The most photographed statue in the city stands (sits) outside this café, but that’s not the main attraction. That statue is of poet Fernando Pessoa who frequented this space opened in 1905.
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1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. GarrettThe most photographed statue in the city stands (sits) outside this café, but that’s not the main attraction. That statue is of poet Fernando Pessoa who frequented this space opened in 1905.
An old warehouse with stone walls and arched ceilings was transformed into one of the most beautiful and charming cafés in Lisbon.
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Fábulas
nº14 Calçada Nova de São FranciscoAn old warehouse with stone walls and arched ceilings was transformed into one of the most beautiful and charming cafés in Lisbon.
Serving milk and coffee for over a century, this is one of the few old spots that still remember and respect their origins. The décor is filled with history, beginning with the 1907 Art Nouveau façade
Leitaria A Camponeza
155 R. dos SapateirosServing milk and coffee for over a century, this is one of the few old spots that still remember and respect their origins. The décor is filled with history, beginning with the 1907 Art Nouveau façade
From outside no one can imagine what’s found behind the door. It’s a small but ornately-decorated space, with a vaulted ceiling, marble columns and many golden details.
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Patriarcal - Panificação Reunida de São Roque, Lda.
57 R. Dom Pedro VFrom outside no one can imagine what’s found behind the door. It’s a small but ornately-decorated space, with a vaulted ceiling, marble columns and many golden details.
Arts & Culture
Calouste Gulbenkian safn
45A Av. de BernaArt expositions with a very nice garden.
The story of the first contacts between the Old and the New World, and the cultural mix of the East and the West is told through the art of Portugal's national gallery.
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Þjóðminjasafn Portúgals
Rua das Janelas VerdesThe story of the first contacts between the Old and the New World, and the cultural mix of the East and the West is told through the art of Portugal's national gallery.
All of the modern art movements are represented at this acclaimed collection which includes works by Andy Warhol, Picasso, Francis Bacon, Dali, and Paula Rego, among other great artists.
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Safn Berardo-safnsins
Praça do ImpérioAll of the modern art movements are represented at this acclaimed collection which includes works by Andy Warhol, Picasso, Francis Bacon, Dali, and Paula Rego, among other great artists.